You’re at home getting ready to leave and all-of-a-sudden the power goes out. You have to head out, but the garage door won’t open so you can’t get your car out of the garage. What do you do? Wait until the power comes back on? Cancel your plans? No need for either idea because, fortunately, you can likely open your garage door manually. The article below provides step by step instructions on how to do it, so give it a read and remember these tips if this ever happens to you.

How to Open a Garage Door Manually

All electronic or automatic garage doors have a bypass that will allow you to open it manually. This becomes necessary when there is a power failure or, for some reason, you lose your remote. The bypass disconnects the door from the powered carriage, but it stays on the track. Once you disconnect it, you can then lift it manually. When the power comes back on or you locate your lost remote, you can lock the bypass and use the door normally again.

1 Place a ladder under the chain that operates the garage door. Locate a red cord hanging from a bracket on the chain. These cords are almost always red, but if there is only one cord and it’s not red, it’s probably the right one. The cord will have a plastic red knob on the end. Most often, the cord is located close to the door.

2 Jerk on the cord using the knob. The cord is hooked onto a small lever. The lever may be tilted at a 15-degree angle or pointing straight down. You will feel that the lever is spring-loaded; pull the cord until the lever locks in the down position. Step down from the ladder.

3 Grab the door with both hands and lift it. If the door will not budge, pull the cord harder until it locks open. If the door is too heavy for you to lift, don’t hurt yourself. Get an assistant to help you lift it.

4 Do not let go of the door once it’s off the ground. It is free on the track and it will fall if you let go. Prop the door open using a two-by-four or have someone hold the door open for you while you drive your car in or out. When you’re finished with the door, ease it down by hand.

5 Pull down on the cord hard to lock it in place again after the power comes back on or you find your remote. Pull on the cord and watch as the bracket slips back into the chain bracket, locking the door into the powered carriage. Try the remote. If the door won’t open, but the chain is moving, pull on the chain again until the bracket locks. Test and pull the cord again if necessary to lock it.

Things You Will Need

Ladder

Tips

Keep the rollers and chain lubricated on your garage door. It makes the door operate quiet, and makes the chain and all moving parts last longer because they operate with less friction.

Keep your owner’s manual on hand. Consult it first before tinkering with your door.

Warning

Never pull the bypass cord if the door is stuck in the open position. The door will come crashing down with enough force to damage anything that gets in its way.

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Is it the time to finally start tackling your home renovation goals for 2018? Is one goal to replace your old garage door for something new? Don’t be intimidated by this process because once you know what to do before and after installation, we take care of the rest! The guide below tells you about all of the options you have when it comes to a new garage door. Read it over and then call Lincoln Electric Door to select your new door!

All About Garage Doors – A Buying Guide

Before you buy a new garage door, you must learn about the available garage door types, styles, and materials. This will help you make a well informed decision.

Is your old garage door falling apart, sagging, or really difficult to lift? It might be the time to replace your old garage door with a new one that you can maintain and operate it easily. A new garage door will not only provide ease while using it but it will also provide enhanced safety, security and easy access to the garage. The modern day garage doors also have the quality to refresh and renew the overall appearance of your property. Buying a new garage door is no more a challenging task with this unbiased, expert guide.

You Can Buy Garage Doors of Different Types

There are basically four different types of garage doors that you can find in the market. A garage door may slide to a side, swing up, swing out, or roll up. If you need a distinctive look or want that the ceiling remains clear, then you can opt for a sliding barn door or a swing out carriage house door. Otherwise, sectional roll up door is currently a popular choice available in the market.

Before you buy a roll up door, you must measure the space between the overhead farming or ceiling and the top of the garage door opening. Standard tracks need about 14-inches headroom. If you do not have that, then you can procure the low headroom track that can cost approximately $100. If your garage has the unusually high cathedral ceilings or walls, then you can also find the tracks that are specially built for it in the market.

Garage Doors are Available in Different Styles

Choosing the right type of garage door is necessary for the functionality of the door according to your garage. Selecting a specific door style will affect the beauty and aesthetics of your home front. Always choose the style according to the appearance of your house. For example, if you need to install garage doors in a Craftsman bungalow, then you should opt for a style like swing out doors that you can find behind the early Craftsman homes.

Most garage door styles, whether contemporary or traditional, features trim, panels, and the other detailing. If you need a door that can be sturdier then you can opt for the doors that have true frame and panel construction instead of the doors with decorated details. You can select a style with glass panels on top that will allow daylight inside and look inviting from the outside world. If you need a more modern look then you can choose the roll up doors with frosted plastic or shattered proof glass.

Garage Doors Comes in Different Materials

Another important decision that you will have to make is to choose the right door material. Garage doors can be purchased in different materials, like wood, steel, and aluminum. If you want more authenticity and charm then wood is the best material to choose. Wood doors can be made in all sizes according to the requirements of the buyer. However, one drawback of wood doors is that you will often find the need to hire a pro for the garage door repair as they tend to wear and tear too often.

If you need a maintenance free option, then you can opt for steel. Steel is tough and also a relatively less expensive choice. Steel can dent and scratch, so you will have to touch up the steel door before it gets late. Aluminum doors are light weight and you can buy rugged and rust proof aluminum garage doors if you need a dent-resistant option.

Whatever type, style and material you select, you should know that professional installation is necessary. Sometimes, people try installing new garage doors on their own, but it is a fairly tough and dangerous job. It can not only produce a personal injury, but unreliable installation also reduces the life and performance of the garage doors.

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Go into the new year with a safer, more organized garage! The article below gives plenty of ideas of how to update your garage to increase efficiency and security. We think there are plenty of good ideas to try – perfect DIYs for the weekends! Give the article a read and decide which solutions you want to try in 2018.

15 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Garage

Forget New Year’s resolutions for yourself—will they last beyond January anyway? Make some resolutions for your garage instead and enjoy your perfect working and storage place all year.

Improve Security

Whatever you keep in your garage, security should be a top priority, so check out our top tips for making your garage safe from intruders. See how to prevent thieves from fishing for the handle with wire, how to cover the windows to conceal what’s inside and how to add security lighting. Also, learn about door sensors that alert you if the garage doors are forced open (or you’ve forgotten to close them!), or even how to install a whole-house security system for ultimate protection.

Give the Garage Door a New Lease of Life

A smart and well-maintained door is essential for a fully-functional garage. One of your New Year’s resolutions should be to give your garage door the once over, following our comprehensive guide, that includes full safety information for inspecting automatic doors. If your door isn’t working properly, use our troubleshooting tips to fix it once and for all, or if you’re looking at a complete replacement, see how to choose the best door for you.

Clean the Garage Floor

A floor that’s splattered with oil stains and gray with grime will spoil the whole look of your garage. So why not give your floor a spruce-up? It can be done in a few hours and for less than $20—a big-impact, little-expensive New Year’s resolution.

Implement the tips in our guide to removing stains and dirt using a proprietary cleaner or eco-friendly alternative. Just be sure to assemble your tools (e.g. a stiff brush, dustpan and trowel) beforehand, and dispose of any waste responsibly. And don’t forget to use protective gear like safety glasses, long pants and long sleeves.

Renovate the Garage Floor

If your floor is too far gone to clean effectively, a good alternative is to repaint it with epoxy floor paint. This paint gives your floor a showroom shine in a range of vibrant colors. This finish is stain-resistant, making it ideal for working on your car or other DIY projects, and the project can be done in a weekend for less than $500.

Careful preparation is the key, removing surface stains and filling cracks is essential before applying two coats of paint. Allow plenty of drying time between coats. Work in a well-ventilated space, wear protective gear and remove anything that could spark a fire.

Organize Automotive Tools

Whether you’re a beginner that likes to tinker, or a full-fledged expert mechanic, a disorganized garage is frustrating and wastes time. So if you’re tired of searching for your tools, take a look at our garage storage tips for the mechanic. Our suggestions for a rolling cart, hanging storage for tools, drawer organizers and metal drawer liners will make your garage the envy of every home mechanic and make working on your car a joy.

Install Double-Decker Storage to Utilize Space

Space is always at a premium in the garage, so why not make it one of your New Year’s resolutions to look up? You can build this double-decker unit to hold loads of miscellany. The upper shelf is great for smaller items like cans and small storage crates, keeping them safely out of the reach of children and pets. The sturdy hooks below provide space for hanging hoses and cords, so they’re sorted, easy to see and instantly accessible. This unit can easily be built in a day!

Upgrade to LED Lights

LED light bulbs have several advantages over traditional bulbs, so one of your New Year’s resolutions might be to replace your old light fixtures and light bulbs with LED bulbs. You’ll save on your energy bills, as LEDs use between 30- and 50-percent less electricity than fluorescents. And you won’t have the tiresome task of recycling your fluorescent tubes either. Our project guide has all the information you need to complete this job successfully.

Save Space Wth Wall Storage

Don’t waste the wall space next to your vehicle. Follow our instructions for constructing a space-saving storage system that fits neatly into that limited space.

Heavy-duty shelves, designed to hold significant weight safely, are fixed firmly to the wall. Lower shelves are narrow, with wider shelves fitted above the car roof level for maximum storage capacity. There’s even a fold-down table/workbench with a concealed tool rack inside. Fully customizable to fit your space perfectly, this storage system is easy to build in a day and costs between $100 and $500.

Replace the Garage Door Opener

If your current garage door opener is broken, make it one of your New Year’s resolutions to replace it. Our step-by-step guide begins with checking the components, so you don’t shell out on a complete replacement if it’s just a part that’s needed. The guide takes you through every stage, including important safety advice to avoid accidents, and also shares a few tips you won’t find in the owner’s manual. Don’t put up with a sub-standard performance from your door opener—fix it now!

Make Use of Ceiling Space

Ceiling storage can be as simple as a few well-placed hooks where you hang bicycles, garden hoses or a ladder. For smaller items, this clever sliding storage system has ample room for camping gear, sports equipment or summer barbecue tools. Using just a few lengths of 2×4, some plywood and some inexpensive plastic totes, this hanging storage solution keeps everything you need safely out of the way, releasing the floor for larger items and easy cleaning. It’s quick and simple to install—just don’t forget to label your totes!

Add Outlets

Fed up with stretching extension cords around your garage when you want to use your power tools? Trailing wires are annoying and dangerous, so make one of your New Year’s resolutions to solve this problem. Install additional outlets in your garage for safety and ease of working.

First, check whether your existing circuit has sufficient capacity. If not, you’ll need to run in another circuit.

Then follow our project guide to wiring a finished garage. Using PVC conduit is convenient, looks neat and saves time, and full instructions are given for every step. This weekend project requires moderate skills, although if in any doubt, consult a professional, and always get your electrical work inspected for safety.

Choose the Best Garage Heater

It’s impossible to concentrate fully and work safely if you’re chilled to the bone, so if you’re out in your garage in winter, one of your New Year’s resolutions should be to install a proper heating system. There are various options, and the best choice depends on your circumstances.

The most affordable option is a portable kerosene or propane heater, but although they’re inexpensive, they require ventilation and create humidity—not good for tools! Infrared heaters work by heating objects instead of the air, but they’re double the price of a forced-air heater.

Many experts recommend a gas-fired, forced air heater that’s mounted to the ceiling for safety. If you work with flammable materials, choose a heater with a separate external combustion chamber. Natural gas heaters are another option. They can be mounted within 1in. of ceiling. For further details, take a look at our guide to choosing the best garage heater for you.

Choose the Best Garage Heater

Install blocking and framing for stud walls and add an inexpensive and effective drywall ceiling. Don’t forget to include extra insulation to keep everything cozy and energy-efficient in winter, and ventilation for fresh air in the summer. Add the big three, power, light and heat, and you’ll have the perfect additional space to use however you like.

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It’s that time of year when people begin planning out their holiday decorating for the interior and exterior of their house. The most popular exterior holiday decorations, hands down, are lights. They look great and are fairly easy to put out. Most people will decorate with lights and call it a day, but have you ever considered taking your decorations to the next level with garage door art? Think of your garage door as a blank canvas waiting to be beautified! There are a variety of ways you can decorate your garage door for the holidays that range from easy and inexpensive to more elaborate. Discover what they are in the article below!

5 IDEAS FOR DECORATING YOUR GARAGE DOORS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Now that we are in the midst of the holiday season it is time to start bringing out all those decorations collecting dust in their boxes in an effort to look festive. The exterior of your home tends to get a little extra attention as that is what people see first whether just passing by or coming in for a visit.

One of the most sadly neglected areas of the exterior of your house is the garage door. Imagine strangers driving around looking at holiday decorations and checking out all the bare garage doors and suddenly they come across the stunning festive display covering your garage doors!

You don’t have to go over the top in decorating, just a few simple touches can be enough to make your house really stand apart in a wonderful way!
Here are some ideas as to how you can “Wow” your neighbours by decorating your garage doors and improving your curb appeal over the holiday season!

1) The easiest trick is to simply place a wreath in the middle of the garage door just as you would your front door. You may want to find or make a much larger one for this purpose though.

2) A large bow ribbon taped to the centre of the garage door with the ends radiating out towards the side of the door is also a nice look.

3) If you have the ability to string lights and garland around your garage you can really make it stand out in a tasteful way! Just frame the outside of the garage door with white or coloured lights, garland, or better yet a combination of the two

4) Garage Door Magnets in Holiday Styles can be purchased at many retailers as well as online through Amazon. There are many holiday-themed murals out there that come on a giant magnet that can be applied to your garage door

5) Holiday themed Garage Door Murals are made ready to hang and are easy to simply take down and roll up for use year after year.

Just like a car needs maintenance, a garage door does too. You know when something doesn’t sound right or feel right with your car, but do you know when that’s the case with your garage door? If you want to get the most life out of your garage door and make sure it’s operating safely then you definitely need to read the article below. It describes what to look and listen for to determine if your door needs service. There are things you can repair on your own and others that you can call us for. Continue reading and then go check you garage door.

Caring for Your Garage Doors

Contributed by Rick Menard of Keene Door LLC Oct 12, 2017

Putting off projects like servicing your furnace, fixing your broken garage door or opener and swapping your summer tires for snow tires will usually come back to cost you more in the long run. Losing heat on a frigid morning, having to leave your car outside during a blizzard, or slipping off the road during the first snow storm all can be avoided with a little planning.

Procrastination only benefits businesses, as emergency calls are much more expensive than routine maintenance.

When it comes to where you park your car, there are a few simple things you can do to keep your garage doors and openers running smoothly. The first thing you should do is run your door up and down and look and listen for problems that are obvious. Does the door come down and land level? Are there sounds of metal rubbing against metal as the door moves?

Lack of lubrication is the biggest cause of mechanical breakdowns. Using a good garage door lubricant, spray all of your rollers, pulleys, hinges, tracks and springs. Also spray the rail on your opener. Move your car outside while you do this and wear eye protection as you spray overhead to avoid getting any lubricant in your eyes.

Secondly, look for any loose or missing nuts and bolts and tighten or replace them. How does the weather seal look? Bottom seal worn? Now would be a good time to replace those to save energy. Speaking of bottom seal, clean and apply a cooking spray to reduce the chance of your door freezing to the ground.

More than 70 percent of us now use our garage as the main entrance into our homes. Now is the time to make sure that your opener is prepared for the weather heading our way. Sometimes the simplest things are the ones we ignore the most.

Does your light go on when you open your door? If not, replace the bulb. When was the last time you changed the battery in your remotes? Does your entry keypad still work? Are you keeping the trash containers, rakes and shovels away from the photo eyes at the bottom of your tracks?

How do you know when it is time to call in a professional? When it comes to safety, a trained garage door technician can adjust springs, replace pulleys and cables, remove hinges, etc. Garage doors are under a tremendous amount of tension and if improperly handled can cause severe injury or death.

Are the bearings in the rollers or pulleys worn out? Springs showing separation from age? If so, they should be replaced by an installer who knows how to repair these safely.

Do you have safety cables inside of the extension springs in the event the springs break? These safety cables will keep the springs from flying all over the place, possibly hitting someone walking by or denting that new car or motorcycle parked inside of the garage.

Winter is fast approaching. Before you are one of the unlucky callers who end up with a car stuck inside of your garage just as you are leaving on an important trip, service your garage doors and openers early.

Put the money you saved on an emergency repair bill toward something more fun.

A garage door does much more than secure belongings in your garage these days. According to the article below, it can actually boost the value of your home. Curb appeal is something potential home buyers look at, and a garage door affects that aspect. So, if you are wanting to replace your old door and opener with something new, read the article below to get your wheels turning.

Choosing a door for the garage? Consider these three points

The visual impact of the garage door may be significantly greater than that of the front door.

By BRANDPOINT for Maine Real Estate

If you’re buying a garage door this fall, you’ll be faced with several decisions that you probably never had to make before. Before you call your local garage door dealer to make that purchase, here are some of the new decisions that you need to face.

The design decision:

Remember the old adage that the front door is the most important design element in the home? It’s not true any more.

In most homes today, the visual impact of the garage door is many times greater than that of the front door. Studies have even proven that your garage door design can affect the appraisal value of your home.

Today, manufacturers offer hundreds of new, unique and stunning looks. Design experts recommend that you choose a door design that blends in well with your home design, complementing its overall appearance. To do that, match the door with your home’s exterior colors, textures and patterns.

To help you with your design decision, the garage door industry has created the free consumer site www.garagewownow.com, which contains dozens of photos of the latest garage doors from many manufacturers. Plus, most manufacturer websites now feature a “door designer” that lets you see how different designs will look on an uploaded photo of your own garage.

New opener decisions:

The garage door and the opener are two separate items, but they are often purchased together. And since today’s openers offer many more features and accessories than ever before, you’ll have several new decisions to make.

• AC vs. DC: Openers with DC (direct current) motors, which were rare 10 years ago, are now widely available. DC and AC motors are both durable and reliable, but DC motors are quieter, and they allow the door to soft-start and soft-stop, instead of clanging to an abrupt stop.

• Accessories: Here, the decisions are many. For example, you can now operate and monitor your garage door from your smartphone. You can also get a battery backup unit, a real lifesaver in a power outage.

Insulation isn’t a new decision, but there is new thinking to consider. “The garage acts as a ‘buffer zone,’ much like the vestibule to a restaurant or a grocery store,” said Joe Hetzel, P.E., technical director for the garage door manufacturers’ association.

“An insulated garage door makes it easier to control the heating and cooling costs for the home.”

This new “buffer zone” thinking considers garage door insulation as a must. Fortunately, insulation typically pays for itself. Dow Chemical recently reported that, for every $100 you invest in an insulation project, you generally get a return of $117 in recouped energy costs.

“Once you get an insulated door, you never go back to uninsulated,” said Ed Hermanns, a door dealer in New Jersey and president of the International Door Association. “Most of our customers today buy an insulated door, and that number seems to increase every year.”

You might be buying a new garage door out of necessity, but as it turns out, it’s a smart purchase. An upscale garage door replacement delivers the highest return on investment for all upscale remodeling projects in the new 2017 Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling Magazine.

So, while you have a few decisions yet to make, you’ve already made the good choice to get a new garage door. After you add the latest designs and technology, you’ll have a chance to admire all your choices every time you pull in the driveway.

At Lincoln Electric Garage Door Co. we are proud carriers and service providers for LiftMaster automatic garage door openers. Their openers come in a variety of kinds from very basic models to WiFi enabled models. LiftMaster has just recently come out with a new opener, however, that offers an extremely high level of security for garages. Who wouldn’t want more security for their home? Learn about the new product in the article below.

OAK BROOK, Ill.,Aug. 1, 2017/PRNewswire/ — LiftMaster®, the number one brand of professionally installed garage door openers and access solutions, introduces the newAutomatic Garage Door Lock,
the industry’s first accessory deadbolt that works in tandem with
select new LiftMaster openers. The Automatic Garage Door Lock provides
an extra layer of protection for the home’s largest door, securing it
every time it closes.

More than 70 percent of homeowners use the garage as the main access point to the home, making safety and security a top priority for new and existing residents. Like a deadbolt for your front door, the Automatic Garage Door Lock renders the garage door virtually impenetrable, automatically engaging and disengaging when it opens and closes. An audible click is heard when the lock engages, providing homeowners with the assurance that the garage door is closed and secure. LiftMaster’s Automatic Garage Door Lock works with new 8550W Elite Series, 8587W Elite Series and 8360W Premium Series garage door openers.

“For more than 50 years, LiftMaster has engineered cutting-edge products that work together to deliver comprehensive garage security,” saidJohn Villanueva, Vice President and General Manager, Residential Access Solutions. “Add-on accessories like the Automatic Garage Door Lock reassure homeowners that their garage  a main access point to the home  is safe and secure, whether they’re out running errands, at work or at home putting their children to bed.”

The Automatic Garage Door Lock seamlessly integrates with the LiftMaster MyQ®app, which sends a smartphone notification if the garage door is left open and allows homeowners to close and secure it from anywhere with their smartphone.

About LiftMasterLiftMaster is the number one brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers, as well as a major manufacturer of commercial door operators, residential and commercial gate operators, telephone entry systems and related access control products. Driven by the access and security needs of the marketplace, LiftMaster’s expansive line of state-of-the-art residential and commercial products are designed to fit any lifestyle or application, providing the latest technology and innovations in safety, security and convenience. More information atLiftMaster.com.

If you are building a business from the ground up or remodeling your business, you should take the time to think about what kind of doors you want to use. We highly suggest automatic doors because they improve three big factors. Learn what those three factors are and how they would be improved in the article from NABCO below.

Three Reasons to Spec Automatic Doors

September 23, 2015 / For Architects, Industry Insight

It’s important to keep a building’s occupants happy — you certainly don’t want to turn people away at the door! Whether you’re working on a renovation or new construction project, here are3 reasons to include automatic doorsin your specification:

1. Convenience.In many cases, a person’s experience with a company begins at the entrance and ends as he or she exits the building. Doors can make or break an experience. The use of automatic doors will improve the experience for your users — shoppers with carts and/or bags; business professionals with suitcases and laptop bags; and parents with small children or strollers all welcome the ease of entry/exit through automatic doors.

2. Accessibility.Automatic doors improve the ease of accessibility for those who may not be able to physically open a door. To provide comfort for pedestrians in wheelchairs or with a disability, low-energy power operated doors comply with ADA and satisfy the ANSI A156.19 standard while meeting the needs of slow-moving pedestrians.

3. Sustainability.In general, an automatic door closes faster than a manual door. It can help prevent outdoor air from entering the building, which means your HVAC system won’t have to work as hard to maintain the indoor temperature. To further reduce the amount of energy required to heat or cool the building, you may want a vestibule with both external and internal sets of automatic doors to act as a temperature “buffer zone.”

Despite this news story being from Wichita, Kansas it holds true for homeowners all across the country. For those of us with garages in Arizona, it might be thought to keep your garage doors open in the heat. The officers interviewed in this article explain why that makes your house an easy target for burglaries. Keep reading below to find out more.

Unfortunately, there are individuals that are driving around looking for open garage doors, looking for something to take quickly, says Officer Charlie Davidson with the Wichita Police Department. And having an open garage door is something that leaves you susceptible to having something taken quickly.

Davidson says this time of year, when the weather heats up, burglaries heat up as well.

KSN went for a drive, and within minutes, found an open garage door. It was at Randy Rogers house.

We stopped down the street and walked to the house. It wasnt 20 seconds later that Rogers came outside to see what was happening in front of his house.

Im usually real careful about it, if its open Im here or around or in the kitchen, explained Rogers about his open garage door.

We asked him if he normally keeps his garage door closed if hes not near the garage.

If Im not going to be within sight or sound distance, then I will, said Rogers.

In fact, we found Rogers to be a bit of a neighborhood watchdog.

One of the things we did when we moved in we had a brunch with the neighbors. We would get to know who lived in what house and that house, said Rogers.

Officers say thats a perfect way to keep yourself from becoming a victim.

Get to know your neighbors. Get to know them on a first-name basis. Get to know their activities. Have them help you watch your property while you are watching their property, says Davidson. Get their phone number and if you see their garage door is open, you can call them and just say, Hey, I wanted to let you know that I saw your garage door open and I wanted to make sure you were home and make sure you were aware of it.’

Officer Davidson says if you do see someone breaking in and stealing, just call 911.

According to HomeAdvisor, “most homeowners spent between $5,773 and $16,108” on their garage remodels with the average cost being $10,638. If you have been considering redoing your garage or simply adding some updates, then the factors described below are worth knowing about in order to do the remodel nicely, efficiently and cost efficiently. Read more on this below.

How Much Does it Cost to Remodel a Garage?

The cost to remodel your garage will be based on how you will use your new space. Transforming a garage into a new master suite with a bathroom, an office workspace, or a small apartmentall are common garage remodeling projects that involve a lot of cost variables. Other garage projects to make the existing space more spacious and organized will cost less.

Add Windows

If your garage doesn’t have any windows, you canadd some. This is especially important if you want to list it as a bedroom or rent it out. It will need to have an egress window, which means one big enough for a person to escape through in case of a fire.

Plumbing & Electricity

Most garages are already outfitted with existing electricity for automatic garage door opening and lighting. They are not often fitted for plumbing though. So if you want to turn your garage into a living space with a bathroom or intend to use it as an office space, you will need to haveplumbing installedand likelyadd more wiring and outletsto the room for additional electrical devices.

Heating & Cooling

Adding an HVACis another option that might exist in your garage, depending on your climate. If not, it will be another factor in your garage renovation costs should you decide to make it into a usable space.

Interior Walls & Insulation

You’ll most likely need to add interior walls and a ceiling withinsulationif it’s going to be a bedroom or office space. This will help keep your remodeled room as comfortable as the rest of your home. Since the space is already framed and has walls, it will also be a cheaper option than an addition.

Interior Design Cost Factors

Once you get past the basics, total cost will vary based on what types of materials you choose to finish the room. You have a wide variety offlooring optionsavailable, from the original concrete to carpet or laminate. Carpet and laminate will stay on the lower end of the cost spectrum, and hardwood will increase remodel costs depending on the type. If you intend to make it into a bedroom, you will need to consider furnishings like a bed, dresser, nightstand and decorations. If you plan toinstall a bathroom, you will need to think about a bathtub or shower, countertops and mirror.

Expanding Garage

If you decide to simple expand the space to make more room for tools or storage, you might deal with the costs of interior walls and ceiling space. If you intend to keep the space the same and just change it on the inside, you will only worry about buying storage and organization tools: racks, shelves, containers and so forth. These will vary in cost depending on how many you need and whether you decide higher quality ones or the cheap options. For example, you could buy plastic shelving or metal wire shelving, and the price will be different depending on brand and height.

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